The Dude and the Zen Master

A dialogue between the actor and his long-time spiritual guru explores the challenges of Bridges' Hollywood career and the ways in which Zen teachings have informed his efforts to do good in the modern world.

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This is an easy read, set out in conversational format between Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman. It is a really nice overview and discussion of Buddhism, mindfulness in life, and zen. It's so interesting to see the "real" Jeff Bridges - the man behind all of his characters - especially as to how he relates to his roles. Especially that of The Big Lebowski. So many people now conflate the two - the character of The Dude and Jeff Bridges. It's funny how not like The Dude he is!

Disappointing book.
Follows the disjointed conversation between Jeff Bridges and his friend, zen master, Bernie Glassman that revolves around Buddhism and somehow tries to weave the character, The Dude, in the film "The Big Lewbowski" into the mix.
I found it rather boring and found Bernie to be rather pretentious. I vote for skipping this book and reading something else about Zen Buddhism.